The NYPD is trying to determine the source of a smattering of anti-gay flyers that appeared on car windshields and apartment doors throughout Jackson Heights during the last weekend in August, quoting a particularly offensive translation of Romans 1:18-32 which states that “Men committing shameless acts with men… deserve to die.” [ more › ]
Tag Archives: WorldNews
Cucumbers Recalled Over Deadly Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak
A Southern California cucumber supplier is the suspected source of a multi-state salmonella outbreak that killed two people and sickened hundreds. [ more › ]
UN General Assembly votes to fly Palestinian flag
The UN General Assembly on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a Palestinian resolution that will allow Palestine to fly its flag at UN headquarters, a move that infuriated Israel but which the Palestinians described as a step toward UN membership.
No secret side deals in Ohio charter-school reform: editorial
The Ohio House’s seeming indifference to the state’s charter-school mess jeopardizes a Republican policy legacy. The GOP should not let good intentions be overridden by political donors who are the GOP’s pals, writes the editorial board.
Apple Unveils Revolutionary Updates To TV, Rose Gold iPhone, New iPad Pro [Liveblog]
Bridgegate Ensnares Another Big Figure: The CEO Of United Airlines
Yesterday, Jeff Smisek resigned from his position as CEO of United Airlines because he basically kept alive an unprofitable airline route, from Newark to South Carolina, in hopes that a top Port Authority executive—and Chris Christie appointee—would give him a break on the rent at Newark Airport. In other words, Bridgegate forever!!! [ more › ]
The American radical right’s insurgency against abortion
Anti-abortion activists are trying to bait Congress into stopping funding for Planned Parenthood. Some Republicans have threatened to shut down the government if the clinic receives public money. Spencer Kimball reports.
Tech Fix: Test Driving Apple’s iOS 9
20% of world’s under-5 deaths occur in India
One in every 21 children being born in India are dying before reaching their fifth birthday as the country recorded the highest number of under five deaths in 2015 globally.
Google To Take On Amazon And Instacart With Expanded Grocery Delivery In SF Later This Year
While Google Express already delivers dry goods, in some cities, this expansion will allow them to deliver “the whole store” for the first time. [ more › ]
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